Definition: The word 'Antwerpen' comes from Latin and refers to a city in Belgium, named after its capital Antwerp. It's also used as a name for a county in Germany. Definition: The city of Antwerp is situated on the Rhine River, near its confluence with the Meuse River, and was historically an important center of trade and commerce in medieval times. It's often used as a metaphor for a place that has always been at the forefront of innovation or development.